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This is the South, where the affluent and genteel have always appreciated the joining of artistry and botany. Expect live oak-lined walkways, palmettos along the avenues, and Spanish moss draping from everything.
Botanical Gardens in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia's flora is quite diverse, with various climatic zones and soil types supporting a wide variety of species. In the south, it's much more tropical, while in the north, closer to Atlanta, it's a bit more temperate. Perhaps the biggest and most well-known botanical garden in the state of Georgia is the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, located in Piedmont Park in the center of the city. It's one of Atlanta's premier attractions, with indoor and outdoor gardens and flora from around the world.
In Athens, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a living laboratory of the University of Georgia. The gardens are both international and native..
Botanical Gardens in South Carolina
In Charleston, South Carolina, the White Point Gardens, combines history with nature. History mostly means war and the highlight of nature are the parks filled with the state tree of South Carolina, the palmetto.
Cypress Gardens ,in Moncks Corner , approximately 30 miles north of Charleston, is a swamp garden with flora typical of the area. Walk the paths and boat along the waterways of the swamp to experience the unique landscape of the area. Enjoy the wildlife as well, including birds, reptiles and butterflies.
Botanical Gardens in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Charleston, South Carolina, Atlanta, Savannah, Georgia
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